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A photograph of a life-size cutout-style printed image of a smiling man with a red turban and red-orange robes, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and a garland of red and white flowers, with hands raised in blessing, mounted behind a golden-brass pedestal decorated with fresh red and orange flowers and purple petals. Beside it, a small framed picture shows a deity murti with a pyramid-shaped crown beneath an arch, and a lit oil lamp glows at lower left. A bare bulb hangs on a wooden wall at right. The date stamp reads Chennai, Sep 22, 2024. Because a printed figure is the only human form, no physical person is present. Probable Swamiji depicted in printed form, identified by the red turban, beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, and garland.

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A photograph of a shrine corner in a wooden-panelled room. A large printed cutout portrait of a man seated in lotus pose, wearing a red turban with a vermilion dot on the forehead, an orange-red robe, a brown rudraksha mala and a multi-strand garland of red and white flowers, with bangles on his wrists, raises both hands in blessing. He is labelled by no visible caption. In front, a brass bowl holds flowers, a folded cloth and offerings, flanked by gold-embossed panels. At lower left stands a small framed deity image with a tiered temple-like backdrop and figures, beside a small metal deity figure. At lower right a framed picture shows a bearded man with a garland and a goddess-like figure. A bare light bulb and wires hang on the right wall. The portrait is a printed depiction, not a physical person, and no physical people are present.2024-09-21A photograph of a life-size printed cutout depicting a smiling figure seated in lotus pose against a dark wooden wall, wearing a red-maroon crown-like turban, red-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala. The cutout is garlanded with white jasmine and red flower strands and is positioned behind a gold-framed seat with yellow marigold garlands at its base. A framed picture of a temple tower with a deity is on the left, a small figure is at lower right, and a peacock-feather fan rests on the left. The printed figure is a depiction, not a physical person, and no physical people are visible.2024-10-23A photograph of a shrine setup dominated by a large life-size printed cutout of a smiling man with a red turban, red robe and a wooden mala beaded necklace, seated in a meditation pose with raised palms and a white and orange flower garland. In front stands a gold-rimmed brass bowl holding a pair of wooden sandals decorated with purple and pink flowers, flanked by gold-studded dark throne armrests. To the left are brass deity figurines, a small framed picture of a multi-headed deity, and a lit oil lamp. To the right is another printed cutout of a figure in a red robe and beaded garland. The photo is a timestamped camera image with a Chennai date stamp, with no physical people present.2024-09-23A life-size printed cutout of a seated saint in a red-maroon robe and matching headcloth, with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, orange marigold garlands draped over the shoulders and arms, and red-beaded bangles on the wrists. The figure raises both hands in a blessing gesture and smiles. It sits on a red cushioned seat with gold-toned ornamental trim, and a small framed round picture showing a deity shrine sits at the lower left. The setting is a dark wooden-panelled room with a wall light fixture and wires at the right. No physical people are visible. A timestamp in the corner reads Chennai Sep 12, 2024 05:03:03.2024-09-12A photograph of a shrine room with a large life-size printed portrait of a smiling man seated cross-legged, wearing a red-orange robe, a beaded rudraksha-style mala and a garland of red and white flowers, with raised hands holding a red flower. In front stands an ornate gold-coloured bowl-shaped pedestal draped with dark blue fabric trimmed in gold, holding flowers, a folded cloth and a small red object. Smaller framed deity images, brass figures and a copper tray of purple flowers and a small lamp flank the altar. A timestamp in the corner reads Chennai Sep 21, 2024. No live people are visible.2024-09-21A photograph of a life-size cutout depiction of a smiling figure seated in a shrine niche, wearing a red-maroon turban with a yellow flower on top, red-maroon robes, and a red-and-orange rudraksha mala, with a long white and orange flower garland draped over the shoulders. Its right hand is raised in blessing and the left hand is raised beside it. Yellow marigolds are placed on a golden throne base with gilded carved panels, a peacock feather stands behind, and a small framed picture of a deity assembly sits at lower left. The wall is dark wood with a lamp-like niche at left. A timestamp at lower right reads Chennai Oct 1, 2024 05:33:43.2024-10-01A home shrine photographed indoors against a dark wooden cabinet. A large life-size cut-out print of a smiling man in a red turban, red robe, multiple rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and red and white flower garlands stands behind a large ornate brass bowl-shaped pedestal with a gold-embroidered black cloth, on which a pair of sandals and purple flowers are placed. Smaller shrine items surround it: a framed picture of a temple tower with a deity, a small brass figure of a deity with purple flowers, a brass plate of purple flowers, a small brass oil lamp, and a standing figure in white with a garland. A white light bulb and wires hang at the upper right. Timestamp in the corner reads Chennai Sep 19, 2024 05:21:28.2024-09-19A photograph of a home shrine with a large printed portrait of a smiling figure seated in lotus pose in a red-and-maroon garment, with a white and orange garland and rudraksha-style beads, hands raised in blessing. Below the portrait stands a brass shivalingam on a gold-toned base, draped with a flower garland and surrounded by yellow and white flowers. To the left is a small framed image of a temple gopuram, and to the right a small framed devotional picture. Gold-patterned fabric panels frame the altar and a dark wooden cabinet surrounds it. The portrait is a depiction of a person, not a physical person in the scene, and no people are present. A timestamp reads Chennai, Sep 28, 2024 05:38:57.2024-09-28A life-size cutout print of a seated figure in a red-orange robe and red turban, wearing white and red flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, with both hands raised in blessing, is displayed inside an open wooden cabinet. Peacock feather fan stands to the left; a small framed picture of a deity with a tiered temple gopuram sits at the base, and marigold and purple flowers lie on the ledge. The figure is a printed depiction, not a physical person, and appearance cues (turban, rudraksha mala, saffron-red clothing) are consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is a probable depiction. A strip above reads Om Nithyanandaya.2024-09-27A photograph of a home shrine dominated by a large life-size cutout print of a smiling man in a red turban and red robe, wearing a beaded cream and red garland and a long multi-strand rudraksha mala, with his palms raised in blessing. Swamiji (probable) is the label for this printed depiction, based on the red turban, rudraksha mala and ornate saffron-red clothing. In front of it sits a polished brass vessel with a brass yantra plate on a gold-toned throne-like seat draped with dark fabric and gold leaf trim, holding yellow and red flowers, dark rudraksha beads and a small lamp. Smaller brass deity figures, a framed deity picture, a brass plate of purple and yellow flowers and a conch shell surround it.2024-12-09Photograph of a shrine room with a large printed portrait of a smiling figure in a red turban and red robes, seated with hands raised in blessing, wearing layered garlands of white, orange and red flowers. In front, a brass vessel holds a dark stone lingam-like object decorated with yellow marigolds. Gold-ornamented seat and a peacock feather stand beside the portrait. Left foreground shows a small framed deity picture with a temple gopuram, and gilt figurines of deities. A timestamp reads Chennai Oct 22, 2024 05:21:50. No physical people are present; the seated figure is a printed portrait, so swamiji is depiction-based and uses the printed-portrait cues of turban, red robes and garlands.2024-10-22A life-size cutout printed photograph of a smiling figure in a red-orange turban and saffron robes stands against a dark wooden wall. The figure wears a long rudraksha mala, a garland of red and yellow flowers, and red bangles, with both palms raised in blessing. It is seated before a gold-edged throne with a small framed deity picture at lower left. A bare bulb and wires hang at right. The cutout is a depiction, not a person physically present, and the scene contains no physical people.2024-12-09